Really great food and despite recent reviews our service was fine. Will go back again!
Deserves your time -- food was good and the waitress was kind. I see most of the reviews are complaining about the food quality/service time -- I couldn't disagree any more; albeit being quiet on the Tuesday evening I went. I Hede a good time.
A really good place to take the kids. It can be quite noisy, but going earlier is perfect. Food is pretty good. :):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
I have dined at Hede a number of times. I think the value is terrific, and I couldn't really fault the food. The atmos is a bit odd, I do think this restaurant needs a little TLC and a refurb - the tables and chairs need a make over and the whole place could do with a major clean and fresh paint. I enjoyed the range of sushi we had, and the karaage chicken was very delicious and I order it every time I go. Very good curry sauce, tempura vegetables and perfect miso. The service is pleasant, not mind blowing - just getting the job done. They'd definitely struggle if they got a sudden rush as it's skeleton staffing. I like that it's BYO because I never go to restaurants that are BYO really so it's kind of fun to bring a bottle of wine of your choice for a change. I liked the J-pop that was playing, it was frantic and fun. I definitely will continue to go because I know what to expect.
delicious and decent sized portions, value for money. very fresh fish. service leaves a bit to be desired but food quality is excellent. recommended.
Went here for dinner. Menu was not that fancy but it was easy to find something pleasing. I had one of the sets, although it was a bit pricey , the food was very nice! The service was really slow and the place was quite cramped. Customer service was not the best as I tried to wave over a waitress and she looked at me then looked away.
Service a little slow as there are not many staff working here but definitely great Japanese food! Best Karaage chicken in Welly!!! Very good place for lunch as it is half the price for the same sized portion...
Despite the slow service I am still a regular :)
I visited on Saturday night and the restaurant was super busy. We booked in advance but had to wait for 3 mins before having a table (fair enough). Although there were a lot of customers, they still remembered us and we didn't have to wait too long for the food. The food was quite good, all four of us agreed so. We had a great time there where everyone sang happy birthday for a girl's birthday at another table (we didn't know her obviously). I was full and satisfied after finishing my dish. My only concern was the price, it's not really cheap but rather moderate and I didn't know where the queue to stand was when paying.
I have been to Hede a few times over the years and have enjoyed my meals there on all occasions. The only thing I would say needs changing would be the chairs and the crampness of it all. On one visit it was a bit hard having a lovely birthday dinner with my partner when you are surrounded by three table rows of groups who are all loud. I have been there with a group so I know how annoying it can be for smaller groups of diners.
Besides that Food is great and we will definitely will be back soon.
Well ... just wanted to say we had a lovely time there last night.
First time we had visited and will certainly come back.
We brought friends from the UK who eat fish, no meat. The menus are very cool - wooden & were already laid out on the tables when we arrived.
Our lovely friendly waitress asked what our preferences were & then made good recommendations. No problem with our friends not eating meat - the waitress brought out sushi & sashimi combinations with fish and veges only. Beautifully presented food.
I did have menu envy when hubby had miso soup served with his terriyaki chicken which included rice and vege dishes too. Tempura prawns fantastic as well. I had raw fish, Yummy!
Enjoy.
I've been to Hede many times over the past years and have always been happy with the food, its tasty and we leave empty plates. I find the seats very uncomfortable, and the service can be hit or miss.
The set menus are good. If you are after good Japanese food at a good price, but can happily sit in wooden seats - this is good.
My partner and I visited Hede in June 2012, and then again in January 2013. Both times we received excellent service, our meals arrived quickly, and tasted brilliant.
The wait staff were courteous and friendly, and made us feel very welcome. The food arrived a lot faster than I expected, and looked amazing and tasted even better.
We both love Hede and would happily recommend to friends and family, as well as return again!
Well, this place has changed heaps.
I was terrified to come here, especially with a huge group, but it was much better than the previous reviews.
Apart from the TERRIBLE squished layout, VERY unstable seating, and having to get our own menus, the food didn't take long to come out, and it was DELICIOUS. Everything came out at relatively the same time too.
I had the teriyaki salmon which was cooked to perfection. The dressing on the salad was yum. And being BYO, was just a bonus for a big group.
Was a very good experience apart from the very little space waitresses had to get between tables, and people were constantly being knocked in the back by other customers.
We visited on a busy night and things seemed to be running rather smoothly.
Well done new management, things are looking up!
Went for dinner this evening and restaurant was packed. We expected that so booked as we had a group of 8 and didn't want to miss out. Service was excellent, and food was tasty and arrived in a timely fashion. A range of entrees were ordered - most popular being the yummy gyoza dumplings, and for the mains we all ordered the set menus - again most of us ordering the same dish this time being teriyaki salmon set which comes with miso, rice and salad. The place was buzzing and everyone enjoying themselves. Another good night out at Hede.
A month back we were going to a concert and wanted something quick and easy to eat beforehand. We decided to give Hede Restaurant a try but after reading all the mixed reviews we were not sure what to expect. Well we were not disappointed, instead pleasantly surprised. The Teriyaki chicken was fresh and delicious. The boys who do not like Japanese food, ordered the raw fish and devoured every bit with comments on how tasty and delicious it was. The service was excellent, polite and quick. We mentioned we had a concert to get to and they had the food on our table within 15mins, this included entrees. Will definitely be back.
Excellent service and even better food. This has to be some of the best value Japanese cuisine in Wellington. Came with a large family of seven and were quickly seated and served. Hede provides the high level of service expected from any Japanese business. Recommended.
Good fun, you go for the whole experience, it has a great atmosphere, tasty affordable meals. Go to the toilet before you leave as you won't want to use their ones and don't expect any cheerful staff. Great for byo groups and birthdays.
The food is really good here but it can get very loud and difficult to hear anyone.
The seating can be a bit uncomfortable too if you have a large group too.
They are always busy and very popular.
Delicious food at affordable prices. This place isn't one to go to if you're after quality dining, much more casual and that's what you're paying for. Don't be alarmed when the waiters won't pour your wine or if you have noisy groups around you, as this is all part of the atmosphere at Hede, and one of the reasons people keep going back!
very good food for the price you pay.
I love this place, great atmosphere. Awesome food, good range of Japanese beverages.
Cheap and cheeful. Well presented food. Gets crowded so pays to book.
The food is pretty much always good. The service leaves much to be desired. It's easy to wait for 10 minutes to have menus brought over or to have your order taken.
Amazing Japanese restaurant hidden away down Cuba St. Authentic Japanese food that tastes amazing and lots of options on the menu at a great value. It's also a BYO location but they do have a selection of their own drinks (alcoholic and non) as well. A place worth a try!
Nice Japanese atmosphere, like a small back street restaurant. Great food. If I had to not pick the service could be a little faster. But it actually makes you sit back and relax
I don't recommend coming here as a large group or while it's busy, but the $10 lunch special is well worth taking up.
Actually though, the vegetarian option I had wasn't great.
The food is tasty and very good value. It's usually always busy and the food doesn't always make it from ordering to table (they forget you ordered stuff)
The food has always been excellent in the numerous times I have been here, however the service is still something to be desired. The cost of food comparied to how much you get is very generous.
Today I came here for dinner . I ordered the pork Gyoza and the Salmon Teriyaki set.The Salmon was Perfectly cooked and the pork Gyoza was very delicious. I Will surely come again! Yum
A pretty good eatery for Japanese food, and reasonably priced. Haven't been in about a year - we all know things change, right? :} ... so "caveat emptor".
Good lunch deals, the menu is very generic. There are no alternative healthy options either. Good for BYO group events.
Great food and service. Highly recommend, make sure you go for the special bbq salmon sushi!
Great food, and great service.
Tasty food. Pretty loud, friendly staff
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